This paper examines the patterns and determinants of Australia's revealed comparative advantage in manufactured exports. The results show that Australia's greatest comparative advantage is in technology-intensive and skill-intensive products. Export competitiveness appears to be positively...

Based on the past experience relating to FTAs, with a special focus on Sri Lanka, the paper emphasizes the importance of good processes, policies, strategies, and institutional mechanisms for entering into such agreements. It presents a list of important steps, negotiation methodologies, and...